10 New Year's Eve 2017 Races You Can Still Sign Up For

Partying the night away is one way to ring in the new year. But if you'd prefer to welcome 2018 with some feel-good physical activity—or if you're just looking for a way to mix up your usual plans—a New Year's Eve race might be more up your alley. In some cases, you'll literally be crossing the finish line of 2017 as the clock strikes midnight, your body pumping with endorphins like your own personal fireworks show. Feeling sweaty and accomplished is definitely not a bad way to start the new year.

If you want to run into 2018 head first, sign up for one of these 10 races. They take place all across the country, from New York to Wisconsin to California, and include 5Ks, 10Ks, and half-marathons. Some of them are scheduled during the day (perfect if you still want to get all done up and hit the town before the ball drops) and others are timed so that you'll finish right as the new year starts. Hurry up and sign up for your sweatiest night out before it's too late.

Run along the serene Quarry Lakes in either a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon. The races start early in the day on New Year's Eve, so you'll be able to wrap up the final hours of 2017 with a good sweat and still be able to party with your loved ones that night. Sign up here.

This race starts promptly at 11:45 P.M.—just 15 minutes before 2017 ends. Glasses of champagne will be waiting for you at the finish line (as they should be). If you'd rather wait until New Year's Day to do your running, there's also a "hangover" half-marathon and 5K you can run that day. Sign up here.

If you prefer to do your running in warmer climates, head to sunny Huntington Beach. You can sign up for a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon along the beach—just be sure to do it before registration ends on December 30th. Sign up here.

When you register for this race you'll get a commemorative heat-tech T-shirt, a snowflake medal, a finishers mug, and post-race refreshments. The race itself will be snowy, so make sure to throw on some extra layers! Sign up here.

This 5K run through Phoenix starts at 10:30 P.M. on New Year's Eve, so you'll have time to wrap things up and grab a glass of champagne before the clock strikes midnight. There's a second 5K at 12:10 A.M. for those who just can't wait to get in their first run of the year. Sign up here.

If you missed out on the New York Marathon (or just want another excuse to run through the Big Apple), this late night race is for you. The race is 4 miles long, starts at midnight, and will conclude with a full fireworks display—as if it being in NYC for New Year's Eve weren't exciting enough. Sign up here.